Here are some suggestions to keep your trophy looking great! NEVER use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from any mount.

Avoid placing your mount near a heat source or where it will be in direct sunlight. Heat can damage any mount and smoke from wood burning fireplaces can cause mounts to become dingy and yellow.

Mounts placed in direct sunlight can fade and loose some of their vibrant colors. Avoid placing mounts in high humidity areas.

Mounts that are in moist environments are more likely to attract bugs that will eat feathers and cause hair to fall out.

For fish, periodically (every month or two) use a feather duster to remove dust from your mount.

If your mount has become overly dirty and you think that you may damage the mount by cleaning it yourself, contact your taxidermist and see if they would be willing to clean it for you.

For deer and bear, use only a damp cloth to wipe dust from the mount. Make sure you wipe with the hair, from nose toward tail (Shoulder in case of head mount).

Following these simple steps will keep your trophy looking good for many years!